Economy Archive June 2022
36 articles
Twelve Explosives Specialists Graduate with Assistance from Australian Defense Force (ADF)
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit has graduated 12 officers after completing level 2 of the International Mine Action Standard (IMAS) course requirements as specialist operators at the EOD facility, East of Honiara.
Central Islands Province Celebrates Second Appointed Day
Central Islands Province was the first province in the Solomon Islands to achieve self-administration on 29 June 1981, this would be their 41st anniversary!
MID and Temotu Province Sign SBD$5m Ship Project
The National Government through the Ministry of Infrastructure Development (MID) and the Temotu Provincial Government signed an agreement to purchase a ship worth SB$5 million for the Province.
AFP Supports Delivery of English Classes to RSIPF
The Australian Federal Police (AFP), through the RSIPF-AFP Policing Partnership Program (RAPPP), has entered into an agreement with the Islands Bible Ministries for the delivery of English Classes to the RSIPF recruits.
International Travelers Must Apply for WHO Yellow Card One Week Before Travel
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) is calling on all outward bound international travelers to apply at least one week before their departure time for the WHO Yellow card.
Quarantine-free Solomon Islands to Fully Reopen Border on 01 July
After more than 800 days, the Solomon Islands will reopen its border on 01 July with all existing quarantine requirements to be immediately discontinued.
Solomon Airlines Welcomes Plans to Reduce Quarantine Requirements for Inbound Passengers
Solomon Airlines has welcomed the news that mandatory quarantine requirements for inbound visitors will be reduced shortly.
Afio Area Health Centre in Malaita Ready for Handover
In just a few weeks’ time, thousands of people within the catchment area of what used to be Afio clinic will now have ease of access to an improved and expanded range of health services that the new Afio Area Health Centre will offer.
Deputy Police Commissioner Meets with Malaita Premier
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Operation Ms. Juanita Matanga, as part of her provincial tour to Malaita Province, has made a courtesy visit to the Premier of Malaita Province Hon. Daniel Suidani.
Health Boost Capacity at the Western Border Ahead of Border Reopening
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) have sent an infrastructure manager, a biomedical officer and two environmental health officers to the Western border.
Major Marovo Projects Set to Launch
A number of government delegates have now arrived in Marovo ahead of the major launching of the Marovo Constituency livelihood projects on Tuesday 28th June 2022.
Parents Call on Education Authorities to Waive School Fees
While students are excited to be returning to school parents are calling on education authorities to either waive school fees or re-look at the fees being charged for the remainder of the year.
SINU Holds Chupu Ceremony With Guadalcanal Province
Premier of Guadalcanal Province, Hon.Francis Sade, has attended a low key chupu presentation program at the Local Fusion Cafe, Solomon Islands National University (SINU) campus, today morning.
Public Service Looking to Maintain Current Rental Arrangements
The Ministry of Public Service says it may consider maintaining current rental arrangements for government employees with a Cabinet paper being prepared for this.
New Zealand Supports Tourism With SBD$2.8m Grant
With Solomon Islands’ borders reopening soon, Aotearoa New Zealand is pleased to support the country’s tourism sector following the recent signing of a funding arrangement of NZD$550,000 (SBD2.8m) between New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), and the Ministry of Finance and Treasury (MoFT).
New Dental Equipment for NRH
The National Referral Hospital (NRH) Dental Services Department is once again grateful for donated dental equipment from the Ararat Private Dental Practice and Balarrat Rotary, Victoria Australia.
Promotion of Renewable Energy & Rural Electricity Through the SPIRES Website
The Solomon Islands Government, through the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology, has joined forces with the UN Development Programme to develop the SPIRES project website, aiming to promote rural electricity, clean and renewable energy.
Health Training Rolled Out Ahead of Opening Borders
The Ministry of Health continues to further enhance Infection, Prevention, and Control (IPC) measures in health facilities along the border, ahead of the reopening of borders on the 25th of July 2022.
Legal Information Now at Your Fingertips!
The launch of a new mobile platform by the Public Solicitor’s Office (PSO) means that over 460,000 mobile users in Solomon Islands, representing 66.3 percent of the population, will be able to access legal information at their own convenience from their own communities.
82 Graduate Nurses Commence Their Supervised Practice Program
A total of 82 nurses, which includes newly graduated nurses from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and Atoifi College of Nursing in Malaita Province, have commenced their twelve (12) months Supervised Practice Program (internship) as of today.
Police Investigate Death of Adult Female
Officers of the Royal Solomon Island Police Force (RSIPF) at Munda in Western Province are investigating the death of a female adult who was discovered hanging from a rope tied around her neck.
Women’s Leadership and Equal Participation - Key for Positive Change
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) joins hands with the Solomon Islands Government and the Australian Government to organize a four-day Outstanding Women Training and Planning Workshop.
Australia Supports Divit Rural Training Centre With New Vehicle and Resources
Through the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), Australia has provided Divit Rural Training Centre (RTC) with a new vehicle and tools and resources to strengthen its training delivery.
Tourism Solomons Welcomes Fiji Airways Announcement
Tourism Solomons has welcomed the resumption of Fiji Airways flight between the Solomon Islands and Fiji from 02 July 2022, seeing the move as a major step towards the country re-joining the world after more than two-years border closure.
Australia Speaks to Media on SBD$1.5 Billion Infrastructure Partnership with Solomon Islands
Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr Jimmie Rodgers, and Australian High Commissioner, Dr Lachlan Strahan, spoke to the media yesterday about the Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP) – Australia’s flagship 10-year SBD1.5 billion partnership with Solomon Islands.
Solomon Islands Police Prepare for Reopening of Borders on 1st July
As part of the preparation for border reopening on 1 July 2022, the officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) have gone through a brief training conducted by Solomon Island Immigration and Australian Border Force (ABF) at Kulitanai Police Station in the Western border between PNG and Solomon Islands recently.
World Bank Approves New Project to Improve Solomon Islands’ Fisheries Sector
The World Bank's Board of Directors have approved a new World Bank project that will work to improve regional collaboration, national capacity and management, and the sustainable longer-term development of Solomon Islands' vital fisheries sector.
Flights to Temotu Resumes This Week
Solomon Airlines has announced that regular passenger flights both to and from Temotu Province will resume this week.
Thousands of Thermometers Given to Schools to Ensure Safe Re-opening
UNICEF and the Government of New Zealand, handed over more than 4,000 infrared thermometers to the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) in Solomon Islands. Funded through a Global Partnership for Education (GPE) grant, the thermometers will support the safe re-opening of all schools in the country.
Anglican Church of Melanesia Prepares to Build New University
The National Government congratulates the Anglican Church of Melanesia (ACOM) for the dedication and turning of the soil of the site for the development of the John Coleridge Patterson University at Central Guadalcanal over the weekend.
Solomon Airlines Plans to Add More International Destinations
National carrier plans for new schedule effective from August Solomon Airlines has confirmed the airline’s twice-weekly flights between Brisbane and Honiara will be maintained as the national carrier awaits further easing of travel restrictions to plan a broader international schedule.
East Rennell World Heritage Stakeholder Dialogue Held
A stakeholder consultation dialogue on East Rennell World Heritage Site organized by Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) and United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was held last week 31st May, 2022 at the Heritage Park conference centre.
Schools in Makira Ulawa Equipped With Weather Tracking Devices
Four Schools and eight communities in Makira Ulawa Province took delivery of new Tropical Cyclone Tracking Maps and basic weather equipment’s at the provincial capital Kirakira on Wednesday 1st June 2022.
House Accommodating Pacific Games Chinese Workers Burns
The make shift apartment housing Chinese workers at the Pacific Games compound has caught fire.
Work in Australia Improves Livelihood for Young Solomon Islanders
For Junior Amos Damiri, the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme provided the opportunity to get his married life in Solomon Islands off to the right start.
Solomon Water Opens Customer Service Centre in East Honiara
Solomon Water says it strives to provide "our customers with safe and reliable water and wastewater services and with extensive, inclusive customer support."
